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New BBA Members receive the rest of this year for free!

Pay now and not only will you lock in this year’s dues rate, your membership will be good through the next program year (August 31, 2014). Learn More!

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New Record for BBA Summer Jobs Program -- 57 and Counting

The Boston Bar Association's Summer Jobs Program, celebrating its 20 year anniversary this June, has secured a record 57 summer jobs for Boston Public High School students, with two and a half weeks still remaining for firms to sign on. Read more.

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Read this week's Issue Spot

A Quick Take on the Senate Ways & Means Budget. For the full post, click here.

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Bench-Bar Bankruptcy Conference Facilitates Networking with Ambassador Program

In addition to offering a 50% discount on the registration price for all attorneys who are first-time attendees of the conference, the Bankruptcy Section is pleased to welcome these first-time attendees, new attorneys and law students to network with senior members of the Section through the Bankruptcy Section Ambassador Program. Read more.

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Justice is Sweet is June 27

Get your skewers ready for the sweetest event of the summer! For more information on sponsoring or purchasing tickets, Click here.

Maintaining a dialogue on divorce, child custody, alimony and other family law issues

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Boston Bar Calls Paula M. Carey Superb Choice for Trial Court Chief

Upon learning that the Honorable Paula M. Carey -- currently Chief Justice of the Probate and Family Court -- has been appointed to serve as the new Chief Justice of the Trial Court, effective July 16, 2013, Boston Bar Association President J.D. Smeallie issued the following statement:

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Middlesex Probate & Family Court: May, June & July 2013

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Family Law Committees

Family Law Communications Committee

This committee publishes information relevant to the family law bar. If you are interested in an editorial position or writing for the newsletter or blog, contact the Co-Chairs.
Contact Information

Wendy O. Hickey

Nissenbaum Law Offices

(617) 330-9090

wendy@nissenbaumlaw.com

Rosanne Paula Klovee

Carney & Bassil, PC

(617) 338-5566

rklovee@carneybassil.com
Family Law Education Committee

Help develop relevant and innovative educational sessions led by a diverse group of talented speakers who cover family law issues.
Contact Information

Francine Gardikas

Burns & Levinson LLP

(617) 345-3000

fgardikas@burnslev.com

Joanne Eleanor Romanow

Casner & Edwards, LLP

(617) 426-5900

romanow@casneredwards.com

Thomas D. Ritter

Atwood & Cherny, P.C.

(617) 262-6400

tritter@atwoodcherny.com

Katherine M. Potter

(617) 877-8664

kpotterlaw@gmail.com
Family Law Public Policy Committee

The BBA is very active in legislative and regulatory changes in the law. Family law attorneys are asked to lend their expertise.
Contact Information

Gayle Stone-Turesky

Stone, Stone & Creem

(617) 523-4567

gstone-turesky@sscattorneys.com

Theresa B. Ramos

Goldstein, Egloff, Ramos & Wood, LLP

(617) 964-8559

tramos@gerwlaw.com
Family Law Public Service Committee

This committee focuses on educating and training members about various pro bono opportunities. The committee also organizes community service and student outreach projects for the section.
Contact Information

Cynthia E. MacCausland

Law Office of Cynthia E. MacCausland

(617) 284-3804

cynthia@maccauslandlaw.com

Kristine Ann Cummings

Sally & Fitch LLP

(617) 542-5542

kac@sally-fitch.com
Steering Committee

The leadership committee of the Section organizes programs and discusses policy. To inquire about opportunities, please contact the Section Co-Chairs.